RA RA RIOT has signed to Barsuk Records. The band plans on releasing their first LP, The Rhumb Line on August 19th.

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RA RA RIOT performed their first show since the untimely death of drummer John Pike last night at South Street Seaport. The band performed a new track dedicated to Pike, which can be found in acoustic form on their MySpace page.

The sound guy mixed the music poorly, but Ra Ra Riot still put on a fun show.  The band dance-rocked the crowd’s faces off with their high-hat heavy beats and wonderfully executed string section.  The buzz they have been receiving lately is definitely justified. Expect big things from this band with their next release.

MP3: Ra Ra Riot :: “Each Year”

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